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THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS THE TRUTH
FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6
Hebrews 10:1-18
2 Peter 1:16-21
“… holy men of God spake as they were
moved by the Holy Ghost.”
THE HOLY SPIRIT REVEALS THE TRUTH
Christ promised His disciples that He would send them the Comforter who would remind them of all the things He had taught them. The Comforter is a witness in the hearts of those who believe and He also directed the men God used to produce the written Word.
These are the words of the promise from Christ: “Nevertheless I tell you the truth; It is expedient for you that I go away: for if I go not away, the Comforter will not come unto you; but if I depart, I will send him unto you. And when he is come, he will reprove the world of sin, and of righteousness, and of judgment: Of sin, because they believe not on me; Of righteousness, because I go to my Father, and ye see me no more; Of judgment, because the prince of this world is judged” (John 16:7-11). The ministry of Christ is thus continued by the Holy Spirit. The visible achievement is the completion of the written Word which holy men of God wrote as they were moved by the Holy Spirit (2 Pet 1:21). The new covenant is declared very clearly.
The Lord promised to teach them His Word and that He will put His words in their inward parts and write His words in their hearts. Everyone then, from the least to the greatest, will know the Lord, and He will not remember their sins anymore (Jer 31:33-34). There is no need for any other offering for sin, for Christ has offered Himself and He is the all-sufficient sacrifice.
The assurance of salvation comes only through the Word of Christ and His perfect sacrifice. The Law played its role and God made the gospel known and fulfilled in Christ. Jesus Christ alone by His blood can take away our sins.
THOUGHT: God gives us clear understanding through the Holy Spirit.
PRAYER: “… O LORD: give me understanding according to thy word” (Ps 119:169).